Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Instinct Crossover Solar 45mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite - (2022)
Average customer rating
4
(40 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 40 reviews
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Star
3
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Instinct Crossover Solar 45mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Graphite - (2022)
Customer Rating
4
Reliable and somewhat programmable
on July 25, 2025
Posted by: DSpencer
I was looking for a hybrid smartwatch. Previously had several digital smartwatches and a Fossil Hybrid HR but it became somewhat dated with its features. The Crossover Solar is much more sophisticated but similar. The sport modes are plentiful but I use mostly the cycling tracker which works great. The sleep tracker is more critical of "stress" which shows that I only have fair stress levels not corresponding to my daily life. If you are interested in being able to read the display in all conditions be aware that if your near vision is not spot on, you are likely to have some difficulty in reading the alphanumeric characters except in bright light. The back light is so-so. Overall, it is a reliable time piece with good information at you beck and call. Oh, yes, the battery life is very good; I usually get 16 days on a charge. Charging time is about one hour. The watch meets my needs well.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch!!
on July 15, 2025
Posted by: Emt b review
I needed a smartwatch that has a good battery life, though, can connect to my phone and show messages and something with a stopwatch and step counter. This watch has met those requirements and passed them with flying colors the physical watch hands are nice to have just because im used to a analog watch, they don't get in the way and I haven't noticed any problems with them coming offset. My 1 and only minor complaint but isn't a problem with the watch its my work schedule, I mostly work nights so the solar doesn't make a big difference to me, but its still nice to have when im not working and out fishing. Overall a great watch that feels nice on the wrist, isn't to big, has a fantastic battery life and fits my criteria of what I was looking for in a smart watch. Also it looks really nice.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Very pleased!
on June 11, 2025
Posted by: Grampa
I got this watch because I was tired of having to take my watch off to charge it every night and because my other Smart watches were always giving me useless information. My Instinct Crossover lasts forever on a single charge and it gives me the information I really want. Do far my only criticism is the hands and watch face don't really glow in the dark even though I'm out in the sun every day. Overall, a solid watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Excellent -
on June 4, 2025
Posted by: Keno
I had an issue with my watch and they sent me a new one....very happy!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great quality!
on March 31, 2025
Posted by: RANMANSR
Love this watch and it's features. Comfort is unbelievable as well.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
So far so good
on February 8, 2025
Posted by: Uplander68
Like most functions but the display could be brighter given the black background. Could be I haven't figured out if that's adjustable as the directions are hard to follow at points.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, February 11, 2025
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Decent watch
on December 27, 2024
Posted by: Hesser
App runs good,could use a light on it.Battery is good.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 17, 2025
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Exactly what I was looking for
on December 20, 2024
Posted by: Yo68
have had this Instinct Crossover now for just about a month, and am still finding new things that it does. I received this the day before leaving for a trekking trip to Mexico, absolutely perfect!! Thankful I didnt need it in a survival situation but have no doubt it would perform for me in any situation. Better than my Tissot Touch, Casio and all my other watches
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 17, 2025
Thank you for your review.
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